Centrifuge Tubes
Glass and plastic tubes designed for use in centrifuges; available in a variety of volume capacities, materials, configurations, RCF ratings, and closure types; may be sterile or non-sterile; may have graduations indicating volume on the tube.
Centrifuge tubes are used to contain liquids during centrifugation, which separates the sample into its components by rapidly rotating it around a fixed axis.
Most centrifuge tubes have conical bottoms, which help collect any solid or heavier parts of the sample being centrifuged. Centrifuge tubes must also be able to withstand the centrifugal pressure created during their use, and their specifications may indicate the maximum speed at which they can be safely used.
Centrifuge tubes are available in various styles, sizes, and materials
- Capacities: Range from 0.1mL to more than 100mL; the most common sizes are 15mL and 50mL (centrifuge) and 1mL and 2mL (microcentrifuge)
- Closures: Screw-on plugged or flat caps; may be attached or separate
- Markings: May have writing areas, graduations, or other markings
- Shape: Conical- or round-bottomed; if conical, choose skirted free-standing versions
- Material: Glass or plastic resin; the latter include polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, and PPCO
- Sterility: Sterile or nonsterile; may be heat- or gas-sterilized
- Packaging: Bulk or racked tubes
- Color: Choose amber or black plastics for light-sensitive samples
Fisherbrand™ Easy Reader™ Conical Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Imprinted clear black graduations ensure accurate readings.
Falcon™ 15 mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes
Tested to withstand centrifugation of 12,000 RCF (polypropylene) or 1,800 RCF (polystyrene) in a fully supported rotor with room temperature water. Falcon™ 15mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes are ideal for cell centrifugation; pelleting; separation by density gradients.
Falcon™ 50 mL High Clarity Conical Centrifuge Tubes
Tested to withstand centrifugation of 16,000 RCF in a fully supported rotor with room temperature water. Falcon 50mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes are ideal for cell centrifugation; pelleting; separation by density gradients.
Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes, Sterile
Manufactured from clear polypropylene for superior chemical resistance. Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are an ideal solution for centrifuge needs.
Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Cap
Features CentriStar™ caps with an easy-on/easy-off flat top and offers advanced ergonomics with wider knurls and roll-over edge design for easier gripping. Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Caps leak-proof design comes with a revolutionary plug feature that virtually eliminates all seepage when used under recommended conditions.
BRAND™ Centrifuge Tubes, PP, with screw cap
Biologically inert polypropylene for optimal cell and protein recovery. Screw cap with plug seal offers protection against leaks. Highly transparent PP for optimal sample visibility.
Corning™ Mini Bioreactor Centrifuge Tube
Ideal for high throughput process optimization for suspension cell culture
Eppendorf™ Conical Tubes with Screw Cap
Eppendorf™ Conical Tubes with Screw Cap offer reliable sample containment and leak-free storage. SafeCode variants enhance sample identification, while the BioBased options, manufactured using renewable resources, provide an eco-friendly alternative without compromising performance.
Fisherbrand™ Black Microcentrifuge Tubes: 1.5mL
Available in pure black for light sensitive samples. Fisherbrand™ Black Microcentrifuge Tubes: 1.5mL come with attached flat caps for easy one handed use. They are made of 100% virgin polypropylene, are autoclavable and disposable.
Eppendorf™ Protein LoBind™ Tubes
Engineered to minimize sample binding and elevate recovery, Eppendorf™ Protein LoBind™ Tubes safeguard your valuable proteins during processing. With cutting-edge LoBind technology, ensure optimal yields for your Western blotting, mass spectrometry, and protein purification applications.
Ratiolab™ Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge tubes with red cap, printed graduations and frosted writing field.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Oak Ridge High-Speed PPCO Centrifuge Tubes
View contents of these contact-clear, high-speed PPCO centrifuge tubes easily. The tubes also feature excellent mechanical strength.
Fisherbrand™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Printed with evenly spaced black graduations to enhance readability without losing precision. Fisherbrand™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes provide high chemical resistance and RCF tolerance.
BRAND™ Disposable Microcentrifuge Tubes
Clear polypropylene construction with locking lid.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 50 mL Bioreactor Tube
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Bioreactor Centrifuge Tubes are designed for high throughput protein expression screening and cell line development and optimization under suspension condition.